Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded

Luke Combs on Growing Fast While Staying Grounded

Author: Willie Geist, Sunday TODAY February 1, 2026 Duration: 1:23:19
Luke Combs has had one of the fastest rises in modern music, landing more than a dozen No. 1 country hits and going from bar gigs to sold-out stadiums in just a few years. Combs sits down live with Willie Geist at City Winery Nashville to talk about songwriting, becoming a father, and how he has handled sudden fame without losing himself. Plus, he reflects on covering “Fast Car,” choosing instinct over the chase for hits, and why enjoying the process matters at every stage of his career. (Venue Sponsored by City Winery.)

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